FAA says it hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees
The Federal Aviation Administration says it recruited 2,235 air traffic controller trainees, its largest intake on record, after a recruitment push drew more than 12,000 applicants in a single day.
The Federal Aviation Administration has recruited 2,235 air traffic controller trainees, the agency said, describing the figure as the most in its history and enough to pass its hiring target for the 2026 fiscal year.
The intake followed a recruitment effort that drew more than 12,000 qualified applicants within 24 hours, according to the agency.
The announcement is attributed to the FAA, and no further details on training timelines, facility placements or the previous record were provided.
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- airportindustry-news.comFAA Exceeds All-Time Record for Air Traffic Controller Trainee Hiring